Cellular Modem Systems Engineering Program Manager
AppleCellular Modem Systems Engineering Program Manager
AppleLocation
Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/14/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
Apple is seeking a technical leader to program manage cellular baseband modems, ensuring they meet performance, quality, and schedule requirements for Apple products. This role involves coordinating multi-functional teams and communicating across the systems and silicon engineering ecosystem from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in cellular systems engineering and project management experience. This position requires creativity in problem solving and the ability to adapt quickly to new technical areas.
Requirements
- BS in engineering discipline and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Proven ability with a track record of hands-on engineering management or program/project management.
- Experience working in the development of wireless baseband modem systems, algorithms, hardware, and/or firmware.
- Good knowledge of wireless communications such as OFDM and MIMO.
- Experience in wireless standards like 5G-NR, 4G LTE, UMTS, GSM, or CDMA is a significant plus.
- Understanding of the end-to-end cellular system involving the user equipment and network is desired.
- Experience in leading algorithm development, modeling, and systems simulation.
- Good understanding of modern cellular PHY building blocks, RF, and baseband integration is strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills at the senior management level, including strong presentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Program manage cellular baseband modems to meet performance, quality, and schedule requirements.
- Coordinate multi-functional teams and communicate across the systems and silicon engineering ecosystem.
- Lead technical teams and multi-functional groups against established plans.
- Demonstrate creativity in problem solving and adapt quickly to new technical areas.
- Establish and manage sophisticated multi-functional relationships in a dynamic engineering environment.
Benefits
- Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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